Bus tragedy in Egypt

November 18, 2012 8:30 AM

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Egyptians gathered at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children, near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. (AP Photo/Mamdouh Thabet) less

Egyptians gathered at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children, near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children ... more

Photo: Mamdouh Thabet

Egyptians gathered at the scene of a train crash that killed at... Photo-3754026.52648 - Times Union

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Egyptians inspect the wreckage after a speeding train crashed into a bus carrying children to their kindergarten in southern Egypt on Saturday, killing at least 47, officials said, near Assiut, in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. (AP Photo/Mamdouh Thabet) less

Egyptians inspect the wreckage after a speeding train crashed into a bus carrying children to their kindergarten in southern Egypt on Saturday, killing at least 47, officials said, near Assiut, in southern ... more

RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATIVE CROP -- Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. (AP Photo/Mamdouh Thabet) less

RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATIVE CROP -- Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was ... more

An Egyptian looks through books and school bags that were strewn along the tracks at the scene where a speeding train crashed into a bus carrying children to their kindergarten, killing at least 47, officials said, near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit by a train near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. (AP Photo/Mamdouh Thabet) less

An Egyptian looks through books and school bags that were strewn along the tracks at the scene where a speeding train crashed into a bus carrying children to their kindergarten, killing at least 47, officials ... more

Photo: Mamdouh Thabet

An Egyptian looks through books and school bags that were strewn... Photo-3754027.52648 - Times Union

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Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. (AP Photo/Mamdouh Thabet) less

Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 ... more

Photo: Mamdouh Thabet

Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least... Photo-3754031.52648 - Times Union

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Distraught Egyptians searched for signs of their loved ones in the wreckage of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. (AP Photo/Mamdouh Thabet) less

Distraught Egyptians searched for signs of their loved ones in the wreckage of a train crash that killed at least 47 people, most of them children near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The ... more

Photo: Mamdouh Thabet

Distraught Egyptians searched for signs of their loved ones in the... Photo-3754030.52648 - Times Union

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Egyptians gather at the site of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Egyptian security officials say grieving families in the central province of Assiut have cut off roads and denied the prime minister access to the scene of a train accident that killed at least 49 kindergartners. less

Egyptians gather at the site of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Egyptian security officials ... more

Photo: Uncredited, AP

Egyptians gather at the site of a train crash that killed at least... Photo-3755939.52648 - Times Union

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RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP - Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed dozens of people, most of them children, near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was carrying more than 50 children between 4 and 6 years old when it was hit near al-Mandara village in Manfaloot district in the province of Assiut, a security official said, adding that it appears that the railroad crossing was not closed as the train sped toward it. less

RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP - Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed dozens of people, most of them children, near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. The bus was ... more

Egyptians block the tracks with debris from the crash and railroad ties at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Egyptian security officials say grieving families in the central province of Assiut have cut off roads and denied the prime minister access to the scene of a train accident that killed at least 49 kindergartners. less

Egyptians block the tracks with debris from the crash and railroad ties at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern ... more

Photo: Uncredited, AP

Egyptians block the tracks with debris from the crash and railroad... Photo-3755945.52648 - Times Union

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Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Egyptian security officials say grieving families in the central province of Assiut have cut off roads and denied the prime minister access to the scene of a train accident that killed at least 49 kindergartners. less

Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Egyptian security officials ... more

Photo: Uncredited, AP

Egyptians gather at the scene of a train crash that killed at least... Photo-3755948.52648 - Times Union

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Egyptians confront authorities who arrived at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Egyptian security officials say grieving families in the central province of Assiut have cut off roads and denied the prime minister access to the scene of a train accident. less

Egyptians confront authorities who arrived at the scene of a train crash that killed at least 49 people, most of them children between 4 and 6 years old near Assiut in southern Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. ... more

Photo: Uncredited, AP

Egyptians confront authorities who arrived at the scene of a train... Photo-3755950.52648 - Times Union

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A child wounded when a train collided with a school bus recuperates at Assuit University Hospital in Assuit, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. A speeding train crashed into a bus carrying Egyptian children to their kindergarten in central Egypt on Saturday, killing dozens and prompting a wave of anger against the government in Cairo. less

A child wounded when a train collided with a school bus recuperates at Assuit University Hospital in Assuit, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. A speeding train crashed into a bus carrying Egyptian children to ... more

Photo: Ahmed Gomaa, AP

A child wounded when a train collided with a school bus recuperates... Photo-3755937.52648 - Times Union